Mercedes CLA 2023 vs Mercedes CLS 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CLA) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 156 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLA could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller. Mercedes CLA is 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mercedes CLA has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`175 kg | 2`550 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`645 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 690 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem less than Mercedes CLS. Therefore, Mercedes CLS is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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